She was sliding farther and farther down. I knew I only had just enough strength to pull her hard enough to clear her of dangers way. When she regained her balance at the top of the jungle gym, I was speechless. My two year old sister’s shoulder began to swell as if it was a balloon being filled with helium. It continuously grew until the doctor popped it, and by that, popped it back into place. Usually when another person dislocates someone’s shoulder they feel bad. I was the complete opposite. I continuously kept saying “I saved Rachel! I saved my sister from falling.” From that point on, I knew as a sister I am meant to save my baby sister, keep her from harm’s way, and do anything else she needs. All because that’s what sisters are for.
“Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood” Louisa May Alcott said. Being a sister entails more than just living together or spending time with each other. A sister is being that female companion that one can rely on to listen, to express concern or joy in. A sister may not always be your best friend. True sisters argue and disagree but only because the other is concerned or worried. A sister can be made through blood, within sororities, within marriage, or even found through friendship.
I first became a sister when I was nearly two years old. Then, being young and excited, I thought it meant I was forever going to have a playmate. But as I grew older that two year old thought changed. Sure my new partner in crime was my playmate but she was also my confident and closest friend. Rachel and I played video games and went for bike rides every day. I was also there for her as she was for me. As we grew older we became best friends, teammates, car buddies, and even ‘thunder buddies’. I first realized my sister considered me a role model when she started moving her arm in a windmill motion just like I did when I pitched a softball. There were times when she wanted my advice on clothes to wear or help with makeup. Because she regards me and my actions so highly, I aim to be the best role out there. If it was not for my biological sister I would have not been able to become a sister to those that I am to today.
As high school came to an end, I began to narrow my friend group to a few select girls that I felt most comfortable around. I went out to lunch with each of these girls every day where we sped around on the highway, blasted Chris Brown from a CD, and continuously laughed as we rushed to get food. We hung out on a daily basis meaning going to get ice cream, watch movies, shop, anything we could basically find that we would all enjoy. No matter what we were doing or where we were we always managed to have new and intriguing conversations. A topic of discussion could range from anything to boy problems, prom, classes, a football game, or even the possibility of our younger siblings getting married one day. Our adventures continued when we roomed together during a senior trip to Disney World. There we spent four nights having fun and enjoying each other’s company not concerned that we would all leave each others daily lives in a matter of months. Throughout the years we spent among each other, I know I have gained lifelong friendships. I have talked to each one on personal levels on so many different occasions including the middle of a break-up and the death of a close friend. I have both given and received advice that I still continue to base my values off of till today. My friends from high school have helped me develop my sisterly expertise skills by allowing me to help them and be there when needed. They taught me the initial meaning of friendship, something I know I will cherish for the rest of my life.
To be a sister to friends should be effortless. When many people hear I have sorority sisters, they assume I paid to be friends with these girls. False. The friendships I have made throughout Greek life have impacted me in unimaginable ways. Being an expert sister while in a sorority means I am an active member, I participate in philanthropy events, and I have a good time with any girl that I spend time with. I support any sister when in need and just as a sophomore, I know I have developed certain connections that will go beyond the sorority. Living with a person shows a complete different side of them. With my sorority sisters, it has only given me more opportunities to give advice from clothes to boys. We cook meals together and cry at the end of Titanic. I know I can go into my room with any issue and I will have at least thirty different opinions on what to do. I know my roommate in the sorority will always be there to support me and be there for me as I would for her. If it was not for the sorority I would have not met my best friends today who I plan on living with and traveling with in the next few years. My sorority gave me the opportunity to be a sister to 104 new girls, each one not giving me a reason ever to regret joining.
Becoming an expert sister is something I have been practicing since I was two. It has not always been easy and I can say that confidently considering the arguments I have been involved in all because I thought I was looking out for my sisters in the best way possible. Developing this skill will help me to create new relationships among my peers and family which could possibly help in living situations and work. Being an expert sister will also help me maintain the relationships I currently have and see fit to continue. As Sara Corpening said, “how do people make it through life without a sister?”
She was sliding farther and farther down. I knew I only had just enough strength to pull her hard enough to clear her of dangers way. When she regained her balance at the top of the jungle gym, I was speechless. My two year old sister’s shoulder began to swell as if it was a balloon being filled with helium. It continuously grew until the doctor popped it, and by that, popped it back into place. Usually when another person dislocates someone’s shoulder they feel bad. I was the complete opposite. I continuously kept saying “I saved Rachel! I saved my sister from falling.” From that point on, I knew as a sister I am meant to save my baby sister, keep her from harm’s way, and do anything else she needs. All because that’s what sisters are for.
“Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood” Louisa May Alcott said. Being a sister entails more than just living together or spending time with each other. A sister is being that female companion that one can rely on to listen, to express concern or joy in. A sister may not always be your best friend. True sisters argue and disagree but only because the other is concerned or worried. A sister can be made through blood, within sororities, within marriage, or even found through friendship.
I first became a sister when I was nearly two years old. Then, being young and excited, I thought it meant I was forever going to have a playmate. But as I grew older that two year old thought changed. Sure my new partner in crime was my playmate but she was also my confident and closest friend. Rachel and I played video games and went for bike rides every day. I was also there for her as she was for me. As we grew older we became best friends, teammates, car buddies, and even ‘thunder buddies’. I first realized my sister considered me a role model when she started moving her arm in a windmill motion just like I did when I pitched a softball. There were times when she wanted my advice on clothes to wear or help with makeup. Because she regards me and my actions so highly, I aim to be the best role out there. If it was not for my biological sister I would have not been able to become a sister to those that I am to today.
As high school came to an end, I began to narrow my friend group to a few select girls that I felt most comfortable around. I went out to lunch with each of these girls every day where we sped around on the highway, blasted Chris Brown from a CD, and continuously laughed as we rushed to get food. We hung out on a daily basis meaning going to get ice cream, watch movies, shop, anything we could basically find that we would all enjoy. No matter what we were doing or where we were we always managed to have new and intriguing conversations. A topic of discussion could range from anything to boy problems, prom, classes, a football game, or even the possibility of our younger siblings getting married one day. Our adventures continued when we roomed together during a senior trip to Disney World. There we spent four nights having fun and enjoying each other’s company not concerned that we would all leave each others daily lives in a matter of months. Throughout the years we spent among each other, I know I have gained lifelong friendships. I have talked to each one on personal levels on so many different occasions including the middle of a break-up and the death of a close friend. I have both given and received advice that I still continue to base my values off of till today. My friends from high school have helped me develop my sisterly expertise skills by allowing me to help them and be there when needed. They taught me the initial meaning of friendship, something I know I will cherish for the rest of my life.
To be a sister to friends should be effortless. When many people hear I have sorority sisters, they assume I paid to be friends with these girls. False. The friendships I have made throughout Greek life have impacted me in unimaginable ways. Being an expert sister while in a sorority means I am an active member, I participate in philanthropy events, and I have a good time with any girl that I spend time with. I support any sister when in need and just as a sophomore, I know I have developed certain connections that will go beyond the sorority. Living with a person shows a complete different side of them. With my sorority sisters, it has only given me more opportunities to give advice from clothes to boys. We cook meals together and cry at the end of Titanic. I know I can go into my room with any issue and I will have at least thirty different opinions on what to do. I know my roommate in the sorority will always be there to support me and be there for me as I would for her. If it was not for the sorority I would have not met my best friends today who I plan on living with and traveling with in the next few years. My sorority gave me the opportunity to be a sister to 104 new girls, each one not giving me a reason ever to regret joining.
Becoming an expert sister is something I have been practicing since I was two. It has not always been easy and I can say that confidently considering the arguments I have been involved in all because I thought I was looking out for my sisters in the best way possible. Developing this skill will help me to create new relationships among my peers and family which could possibly help in living situations and work. Being an expert sister will also help me maintain the relationships I currently have and see fit to continue. As Sara Corpening said, “how do people make it through life without a sister?”